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Victor Garber

Birth Place: London, ON, CANADA

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Victor Garber, with six Emmy® and four Tony® nominations to his credit, has been seen in some of the most memorable works of film, television and stage. He co-starred in Ben Affleck’s Academy Award®-winning film, Argo and portrayed San Francisco Mayor George Moscone in Gus Van Sant’s Academy Award®–nominated film Milk. Additional film credits include The First Wives Club, Sleepless in Seattle, Legally Blonde, and the Academy Award®-winning film Titanic. Mr. Garber has co-starred with Ryan Reynolds in Self-Less and with Emily Blunt in Sicario.

For his work on television, Mr. Garber has been nominated for six Emmy® Awards, including three for the ABC drama “Alias,” two for comedic guest-star roles on “Frasier” and “Will & Grace,” and a nomination for his portrayal of Sid Luft in the television movie “Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows.” He currently has recurring roles on “Power” on Starz, “The Orville” on Fox, “The Flash” on CW and has guest starred on Showtime’s Lisa Kudrow comedy, “ Web Therapy”, “The Big C”, “Nurse Jackie”, “Damages” and “Glee” and starred in CW’s “Legends of Tomorrow”, NBC’s drama “Deception” , ABC’s “Eli Stone,” and “Justice” on Fox. Other television credits include ABC musicals “Annie, “ “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, ” and “Meredith Willson’s The Music Man.”

Mr. Garber earned four Tony® nominations for his work in Damn Yankees, Lend Me a Tenor, Deathtrap, and Little Me. He performed in the workshops of Sondheim’s Assassins and Wiseguys as well as in the Tony Award®–winning play Art. His stage credits also include the original Broadway productions of Arcadia, The Devil’s Disciple, Noises Off, and Sweeney Todd. Additionally, Mr. Garber garnered rave reviews in Sondheim’s Follies for City Center Encores! And most recently, Present Laughter, directed by the late Nicholas Martin. At Circle in the Square, he appeared in Tartuffe (1977), You Never Can Tell (1986-1987) and The Devil’s Disciple (1988-1989).

He was recently seen in the Broadway hit, Hello Dolly!, playing Horace Vandergelder opposite Bernadette Peters.

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Victor Garber STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Horace Vandergelder [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2010
Garry Essendine

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2006
John P. Wintergreen

[New York]
Workshop, 1999
Wilson Mizner

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Serge

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Bernard Nightingale

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Applegate

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Edwin Forrest

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1990
John Wilkes Booth

[Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 1990
Franklin Shepard

[New York]
Reading, 1989
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Andrew Makepeace Ladd III [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Max

[Broadway]
1988
Richard Dudgeon

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Men

[Broadway]
1986
Dr. Valentine

[Broadway]
1983
Garry Lejeune

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1982
Noble Junior

Noble Eggleston, Val du Val, Fred Poitrine

Val du Val

Noble Eggleston

Fred Poitrine

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1979
Vernon Gersch

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Anthony Hope

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Vernon Gersch [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1978
Clifford Anderson

[Broadway]
1977

[Broadway]
1977
Mark (Standby) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1976
Sammy

[Off-Broadway]
1973
Osvald Alving


Victor Garber Movies

Godspell
[ 1973 ] Jesus
Monkeys in the Attic
[ 1974 ] Eric
Light Sleeper
[ 1992 ] Tis Brüg
I'll Never Get to Heaven
[ 1992 ] Eric Hoskins
Life with Mikey
[ 1993 ] Brian Spiro
Sleepless in Seattle
[ 1993 ] Greg
Mixed Nuts
[ 1994 ] Irate Neighbor
Exotica
[ 1994 ] Harold, Francisbrother
Kleptomania
[ 1995 ] Morgan Allen
Jeffrey
[ 1995 ] Tim
The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] Bill Atchison
Titanic
[ 1997 ] Thom Andrews
External Affairs
[ 1999 ] Harry Raymond
Legally Blonde
[ 2001 ] Professor Callahan
Tuck Everlasting
[ 2002 ] Robert Foster
Home Room
[ 2002 ] Det. Martin Van Zandt
Milk
[ 2008 ] Mayor Moscone
You Again
[ 2010 ] Mark
Kung Fu Panda 2
[ 2011 ] Mter Rhino
Take Me Home
[ 2011 ] Arnold
The Entitled
[ 2011 ] Bob Vincent
Argo
[ 2012 ] Ken Taylor
Moving Day
[ 2012 ] Wilf
Continuum
[ 2013 ] Sal
Big Game
[ 2014 ] Vice President
Self/less
[ 2015 ] Martin
Sicario
[ 2015 ] Dave Jennings
Consumed
[ 2015 ] Dan Conway
Rebel in the Rye
[ 2017 ] Sol
Dark Waters
[ 2019 ] Phil Donnelly
Funny Face
[ 2020 ] Developer's Father
Happiest Season
[ 2020 ] Ted

Victor Garber TV Shows

Alias
Jack Bristow
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Dr. Martin Stein, Firestorm
E.N.G.
Adam Hirsch
Eli Stone
Jordan Wethersby
Family Law
Harry Svensson
Justice
Ron Trott
Power
Simon Stern
Power Book II: Ghost
Simon Stern
ReGenesis
Olivier Roth
Republic of Doyle
Garrison Steele
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Dennis Widmer
The Flash
Dr. Martin Stein
The Orville
Admiral Halsey
The Outer Limits
Dr. Edward Normandy
Web Therapy
Kip Wallice

Victor Garber Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2018 - John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement In The Theatre

Victor Garber , Hello, Dolly!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Special Awards

Victor Garber, Art

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Victor Garber , Damn Yankees

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

Victor GarberMerrily We Roll Along


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production

Victor GarberWenceslas Square

Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Victor Garber, Lend Me a Tenor


winner
Obie Awards - 1988 - Performance

Victor Garber, Wenceslas Square

Drama Desk Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Victor Garber, You Never Can Tell

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Victor Garber, Little Me

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Victor Garber, Deathtrap


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1973 - Performance

Victor Garber, Ghosts

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Victor Garber News


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Video: TITANIQUE's Russell Daniels and Elliott Mattox Are on the Rise!


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 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!

Len Cariou & Peter Filichia To Be Honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards


The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced two of the individuals to be honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards to be held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

TITANIQUE to Welcome Back Russell Daniels & Elliott Mattox to Join the Cast


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Date Set for The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony


The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00PM. Hosted annually by well-known theater journalist, Peter Filichia, the historic 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will be produced by Theatre World Awards, Inc. Board of Directors / Dale Badway.

Video: Watch Frankie Grande Perform 'I Drove All Night' From TITANÍQUE on TAMRON HALL


Frankie Grande performed ​​Celine Dion’s “I Drove All Night” from the hit off-Broadway show Titaníque on Tamron Hall this morning. Grande plays the role of Victor Garber in the irresistibly funny and irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic, driven by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion, is enjoying an extended run. Watch the video!

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Nicole Parker to Replace Jackie Burns as Céline Dion in TITANIQUE in February & March


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Centenary Stage Company Young Performers Workshop Is Now Accepting Applicants For Spring 2024 Session


The Centenary Stage Company Young Performers Workshop is now accepting applicants for its Spring 2024 session. This 15-week theatre training program is open to performers ages 8-18 and offers hands-on instruction in acting, singing, dancing, and more. The deadline to apply is February 23, 2024. For more information and to schedule an interview, visit centenarystageco.org or call (908) 979-0900.

SOME LIKE IT HOT Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway


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Victor Garber FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Victor Garber been in?

Victor Garber has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.

How many West End shows has Victor Garber been in?

Victor Garber has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Victor Garber been nominated for?

Victor Garber has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement In The Theatre at the Theatre World Awards for Hello, Dolly!, Special Awards at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Art, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Damn Yankees, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Wenceslas Square, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Lend Me a Tenor, a Performance at the Obie Awards for Wenceslas Square, Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for You Never Can Tell, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Little Me, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Deathtrap, and a Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Ghosts.

What awards has Victor Garber won?

Victor Garber has won the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre for "Hello, Dolly!" at the Theatre World Awards, Special Awards for "Art" at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Non-Resident Production for "Wenceslas Square" at the Helen Hayes Awards, Performance for "Wenceslas Square" at the Obie Awards, and Performance for "Ghosts" at the Theatre World Awards.

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